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Eero Saarinen

(Finland, 1910-1961)
Eero Saarinen
(Finland, 1910-1961)

Eero Saarinen, A set of two "Tulip" chairs, designed 1955-56, for Knoll International.

White fibreglass, red fabric upholstery. Centralfot of aluminum. Height 79 cm, width 50 cm, seat height 40 cm.

Wear due to age and use.

Designer

Eero Saarinen was a Finnish architect and designer born in Kyrkslätt in Finland. Saarinen, considered one of the most prominent modernist architects, made a career in Europe and the USA. He studied sculpture at Le Grande Chaumiere in Paris and architecture at Yale University. In 1963, Saarinen designed President Jefferson's memorial in St. Louis, called the "Gateway arch". Furthermore, he designed furniture in plywood and plastic, including "Tulip", "Plywood Chair" and "Womb Chair" for Knoll Associates. Saarinen drew inspiration from nature and its sculptural and organic shapes.


His father was Eliel Saarinen, an architect, designer, and lecturer.

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